Home Energy Pros2015-03-31T21:04:42ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundonhttp://api.ning.com:80/files/YGCAijflZ1LtwsJkneRCbXDCRP5sFns7X0BfZzyknODAcS9fCfHOsSISZRI-k7Ia10tGcAQ6QbIezAcyc4FsXdjMpdTLyvjA/patpic.JPG?width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/group/weatherization/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=16hvuajpwtica&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBPI Trainingtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-07-02:6069565:Topic:1229662013-07-02T17:23:16.949ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
<p>Hey all, business is a little slow for me these days and I've been considering going through a BPI certification program. </p>
<p>I'm in Washington state and have a small weatherization and residential energy services company. So far the utilities in my area don't require it to work on their programs. They also haven't designed any programs around the certification. Does anyone out there have an opinion on the certification and it's marketability they'd like to offer…</p>
<p>Hey all, business is a little slow for me these days and I've been considering going through a BPI certification program. </p>
<p>I'm in Washington state and have a small weatherization and residential energy services company. So far the utilities in my area don't require it to work on their programs. They also haven't designed any programs around the certification. Does anyone out there have an opinion on the certification and it's marketability they'd like to offer up? </p>
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<p>Thanks, Andrew</p> Blow machinestag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-12-17:6069565:Topic:1005542012-12-17T21:14:08.839ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
<p>Does anyone have any input on what would be the best weatherization blow machine out there? I would like to have a machine that is primarily used for Retro fit walls and attic, but can also blow fiberglass. I have had PTO diven machines, independant motor machines, but never an electric. I would be interested in hearing feedback.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any input on what would be the best weatherization blow machine out there? I would like to have a machine that is primarily used for Retro fit walls and attic, but can also blow fiberglass. I have had PTO diven machines, independant motor machines, but never an electric. I would be interested in hearing feedback.</p> WAP In DCtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-06-27:6069565:Topic:878882012-06-27T15:36:19.495ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
<p>I was fortunate and honored to particiapate in the recent Whie House event that was intended to be a platform for highlighting the benefits the Weatherization program brings to the entire Weatherization network, both for non-profit and for profit businesses. The number of people in attendance showed the dedication and support for this very needed program. The budget allotted by the Government for this and next year is bismal and disheartening. Please reach out to your representatives and let…</p>
<p>I was fortunate and honored to particiapate in the recent Whie House event that was intended to be a platform for highlighting the benefits the Weatherization program brings to the entire Weatherization network, both for non-profit and for profit businesses. The number of people in attendance showed the dedication and support for this very needed program. The budget allotted by the Government for this and next year is bismal and disheartening. Please reach out to your representatives and let them know how you feel about the WAP program, we are fighting for their lives here! If you would like to review the recent White House events and presentations, here are the links:</p>
<p>You can see the first part here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU_FZc-lMow&amp;feature=context-chv">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU_FZc-lMow&amp;feature=context-chv</a></p>
<p>And the second part here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CP0iftuJ6M&amp;feature=relmfu">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CP0iftuJ6M&amp;feature=relmfu</a></p>
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<p>I send everyone in this group this message, but wanted to reach out to others on Home Energy Pros who may want to be aware of the concern.</p> You might be a energy auditor if:tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-05-26:6069565:Topic:394702011-05-26T17:29:08.313ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
<p>You might be an energy auditor if...</p>
<p> - You use your blower door to dry out your house after it gets flooded.</p>
<p> - You perform a restaurant lighting audit while waiting to be served.</p>
<p> - You educate smokers by having them blow on your CO detector and set off the 35ppm alarm.</p>
<p> - You lift the toilet tank lid off to inspect (and maybe adjust) the flush efficiency.</p>
<p> - You don't look in the medicine chest at someone's home, you look at the gpm rating on the…</p>
<p>You might be an energy auditor if...</p>
<p> - You use your blower door to dry out your house after it gets flooded.</p>
<p> - You perform a restaurant lighting audit while waiting to be served.</p>
<p> - You educate smokers by having them blow on your CO detector and set off the 35ppm alarm.</p>
<p> - You lift the toilet tank lid off to inspect (and maybe adjust) the flush efficiency.</p>
<p> - You don't look in the medicine chest at someone's home, you look at the gpm rating on the shower head.</p>
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<p>You might be a redneck energy auditor if....</p>
<p> - You bring a bean dip and a gas sniffer to a party.</p>
<p> - You use butyl-backed tape instead of duct tape to hold your fender on.</p>
<p> - You use your IR camera to identify where the squirrels are hiding in your attic insulation.</p>
<p> - You two-part foam the rust holes on your car to pass inspection.</p>
<p> - You boost the campfire with a Duct Blaster.</p>
<p>from Dale Sherman.......</p> Here's LBL Labs data on energy savings from Windowstag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-03-25:6069565:Topic:291092011-03-25T14:09:37.780ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.windows.lbl.gov/estar2008">LBL window savings data</a></p>
<p>Some of this data is geeky, but it does give some insight into expected perfromance of different window types, each compared to the other in various climate zones.</p>
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<p>Best to you, Wally</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.windows.lbl.gov/estar2008">LBL window savings data</a></p>
<p>Some of this data is geeky, but it does give some insight into expected perfromance of different window types, each compared to the other in various climate zones.</p>
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<p>Best to you, Wally</p> The Truth About Windows?tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-03-21:6069565:Topic:276012011-03-21T22:15:09.065ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
<p>I just had another window salesman knock on my door and tell me that switching out my windows can save me 40% to 50% on my energy bills. When I pressed him, he said that's for switching out metal double pane windows with his high efficiency triple pane ones here in Texas. He promised much higher savings when it comes to switching out my single pane metal ones.</p>
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<p>I've modeled a lot of buildings for the Weatherization Assistance Program using the NEAT tool and windows have never…</p>
<p>I just had another window salesman knock on my door and tell me that switching out my windows can save me 40% to 50% on my energy bills. When I pressed him, he said that's for switching out metal double pane windows with his high efficiency triple pane ones here in Texas. He promised much higher savings when it comes to switching out my single pane metal ones.</p>
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<p>I've modeled a lot of buildings for the Weatherization Assistance Program using the NEAT tool and windows have never ranked. Even Krigger and Dorsi say that windows have a long pay back period and are probably the last things you should do.</p>
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<p>I have this conversation all the time with my wealthier client base. They always seem to have tight, double paned windows and want to switch them out before doing any air sealing or insulation. I end up talking them down. And it seems like the windows guys have an evangelical zeal to convert energy auditors to their way of thinking.</p>
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<p>I'd like to see the research. Do you know of any studies on switching out windows? I'm specifically looking for switching out double paned metal windows that are fairly tight.</p> Mixed Climate Mobile Home Weatherization techniquestag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-03-11:6069565:Topic:228492011-03-11T19:32:10.342ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
I will be training Wx crews in mobile home techniques in a mixed climate southern state in two weeks. My question is " Why do some southern states <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>not</strong></span> insulate MH bellies as part of their weatherization program?". To me it seems counterproductive not to have well insulated bellies in a predominately cooling climate. What keeps the ducts from forming condensation if the bellies are not well insulated? Any comments would be most…
I will be training Wx crews in mobile home techniques in a mixed climate southern state in two weeks. My question is " Why do some southern states <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>not</strong></span> insulate MH bellies as part of their weatherization program?". To me it seems counterproductive not to have well insulated bellies in a predominately cooling climate. What keeps the ducts from forming condensation if the bellies are not well insulated? Any comments would be most appreciated. Thanks, Matt Redmond Home Energy Pros has a new group on Multifamily buildingstag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2011-02-02:6069565:Topic:110692011-02-02T00:06:05.000ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
We'd like to hear from you on how the topic of this group applies in the context of <a href="../../../multifamilybuildings?xg_source=activity" target="_self">multifamily buildings---&gt; here</a>
We'd like to hear from you on how the topic of this group applies in the context of <a href="../../../multifamilybuildings?xg_source=activity" target="_self">multifamily buildings---&gt; here</a> What's Next for Weatherization: Community Energy Leadershiptag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2010-11-21:6069565:Topic:42402010-11-21T18:29:56.000ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
I just posted another blog entry about the NCAF Energy conference, <a href="http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/xn/detail/6069565:BlogPost:4236">What's Next for Weatherization--Pioneers in Community Energy Leadership</a> , that I thought members of this group would be interested to read. What struck me about the NCAF conference is how the DOE weatherization grantees, community action agencies serving low-income households, are moving into a role as energy leaders in their communities. Not only are…
I just posted another blog entry about the NCAF Energy conference, <a href="http://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/xn/detail/6069565:BlogPost:4236">What's Next for Weatherization--Pioneers in Community Energy Leadership</a> , that I thought members of this group would be interested to read. What struck me about the NCAF conference is how the DOE weatherization grantees, community action agencies serving low-income households, are moving into a role as energy leaders in their communities. Not only are they serving the poor, but they are also taking a community leadership role as energy efficiency--and renewable energy--pioneers, creating jobs, not just for their own CAA/CAP/CAC staff, but for many for-profit contractors and suppliers as well.<br/>
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As an example, I've attached a PowerPoint presentation from one of the NCAF presenters, Jim Tierney, Deputy Director, Community Action Team, in rural St. Helens, Or., that shows how his agency is working to support the business development capacity of private contractors, in anticipation of cut backs in his agency budget, post-ARRA. Webinar: Mastering Infrared Thermographytag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2010-11-08:6069565:Topic:26392010-11-08T16:45:00.000ZPat Dundonhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/Patdundon
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">If you want to learn more about using infrared thermography for home inspections, tune into the upcoming webinar that I’ll be presenting for the Wisconsin Energy Center TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 9th from 1:00-2:30 (Central). See …</span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">If you want to learn more about using infrared thermography for home inspections, tune into the upcoming webinar that I’ll be presenting for the Wisconsin Energy Center TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 9th from 1:00-2:30 (Central). See <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ecw.org/ir" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(14, 120, 188);">http://www.ecw.org/ir</a> for details. I’ve packed a lot into this webinar and it is strictly non-commercial.<br/><br/>Please note that a Fluke TiR1 imaging system (a great unit to use for building inspections!) will be given away by the webinar sponsor, Fluke, to a very lucky participant! You can also have as many people as you want listening in for one registration fee so plan to have the whole crew on hand if you can.</span><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#555555" face="'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br/></span></font></div>
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